Meet You at the Market!
It’s no secret that Fredericton loves markets! Depending on the day of the week, you have a choice of several different markets all located quite close together! This itinerary is a guide to help you catch them all, so pack your mask, grab your shopping basket, and head out to #SupportFredLocal!
Why not make a weekend of it?!
Friday:
Taste your way around the globe today with food markets offering up international cuisine!
Visit Food Market at the Ex, located on the Provincial Exhibition Grounds at 361 Smythe Street.
A new “grab and go” food market opened last summer, and offers a wide variety of international flavours, featuring 10 vendors with fair ranging from Greek, Syrian, Jamaican, Korean and Mexican. The market runs Fridays 11am – 7pm and Saturday 9am – 4pm.
The newly relocated Cultural Market is downtown at 435 King Street. Its unique offering of international food and local delicacies is now open 6 days a week. Criss-cross the globe simply by crossing the market with its wide variety of international dishes. Open Monday – Saturday from 10am to 6pm, Sundays 11am to 3pm.
Saturday:
First stop, since they open early, is the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market located at 665 George Street. Named one of the Top 10 Markets to visit in Canada (Canadian Geographic Traveler, June 2009) the market is a favourite Saturday morning tradition for both locals and visitors. The Market is open every Saturday, 7am to 1pm. Farmers, artisans, and craftspeople offer a tempting variety of fresh meat, garden vegetables, home baked goods, maple syrup, flowers, handcrafts, jewelry and more! Some of the vendors have been here for several generations and are as interesting as their wares!
Head across the river for our newest market The Northside Creators Market, in a new large indoor space at 170 Main Street. This market runs Saturday and Sunday and focuses on locally made goods and produce that showcases our Northside Community. Another great place to experience cuisine from around the globe, get ready to taste test flavours from the Carribbean, authentic traditional English baked goods, delicious Indian food and more - it will be hard to leave without bringing a little of everything home.
Next up is the EcoMarket at 241 Canada Street. The Ville Cooperative launched this new ECO market last summer that promotes sustainable living! You’ll find environmentally conscious arts, crafts, fresh produce, and no plastic products. The market takes place on Fridays from 4 – 6pm and Saturdays from 9am – 12pm. Stop by for all things local, fresh and eco-friendly!
*If you missed them yesterday, the Cultural Market and Food Market at The Ex are also open on Saturdays.
Stay another day and spend your Sunday exploring – there are even more nearby markets to discover!
Sunday:
Gagetown Farmers' Market is seasonal outdoor farmers' market is located in the beautiful Village of Gagetown. We suggest taking the scenic drive which will have you cross the Wolastoq in Lower Jemseg to Gagetown on the beloved Gagetown Ferry. The ferry runs daily and is FREE! The market is open Sundays, 11am – 3pm until October 4 and is the perfect place to find local produce, baking, treats, cider, flowers, gift items, and more. While there, spend time strolling through the quaint village browsing the artisan shops and historic sites.
On your way to or from Gagetown watch for two country farm stands on Route 105 in Maugerville!
Moxon’s Country Pumpkin grows and picks fresh veggies daily from their fields so there’s always a great variety of fresh vegetables available. There’s a wonderful bakery onsite with homemade breads, rolls and goodies. The farm animals are a big hit with the kids!
Harvey’s Big Potato – Silver Valley Farms - you’ll know you’re there when you see the giant potato on the side of the road! The Big Potato has been gracing Maugerville since 1969 and farming for decades. They sell everything from apples to zucchini, much of it from their own farm fresh produce.
